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As Amazon and Apple battle it out for world movie domination in the wake of Blockbuster and Hollywood Video's collapse, and Netflix / Qwikster stumbles it's way into the next era, it's nice to remember that there are still independently-owned video stores run by human beings that really, really like movies. Our sponsor, Scarecrow Video (5030 Roosevelt Way NE), is one such shop and this Saturday, October 15th, along with independent video stores across the country, they'll be celebrating Independent Video Store…

Update 4:28pm: Of the three finalists, Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream took top prize today as Small Business of the Year. Congratulations to Molly Neitzel for earning this top honor. Trophy Cupcakes and Party and Molly Moon's Homemade Ice Cream were two of the three finalists named in the King County Executive's Small Business of the Year Award, and will be honored during an awards ceremony today (October 12) in Bellevue. This is the first annual Executive's Small Business Award Program,…

It looks like the "what's up with that lame 45th Express Mart?" question has finally been resolved. Reader Paul B. noted that the tattoo parlor, Slave to the Needle has expanded into the the space. The new layout is pretty classy, too, with warm wood floors, a classy chandelier and a wall just about covered in awards. We stopped in the other night to chat with the manager, Dave Potter about the expansion: Wallyhood: Looks like you just about doubled your space. How'd…

You may remember that there was a sort of artistic flea market or craft sale down at Om Culture, the Bizarre Bazaar, last December (timed for the holiday gift season, of course). Isaac Cotec writes that he's spinning up another one for this coming December, and is seeking artists to participate: Hey Everyone I am really excited to announce the next Bizarre Bazaar happening this year on December 3rd! We will be having it at the same venue, Om Culture. We will…